Fruit Desserts

Crisp Apple Crisp

There are so many versions of Apple Crisp, and everyone has their favorite. My favorite is an old family recipe that my mother made us often

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Lemon Poppyseed Donuts

There's a lot to be said about winter citrus...even though lemons are great year-round, in my neck of the woods, our trees produce citrus at

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Fig, Caramel & Pecan Babka

To be honest, I didn't always love figs. I had a slightly childish (slightly, mind you) attitude about them, but that was prior to me

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Blood Orange Yogurt Cake

I remember the first time that I ate a blood orange. I was in Italy with my dad and a few of my siblings. We were presented with

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Peach Crumble

Peach Crumble. Not Peach Crisp. Not Peach Betty. Not peach pie. This differs in that the buttery topping is piled high, so there is not a

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Late Summer Plum Galette

One of the simplest desserts to make is a galette. Also known as a crostada, it incorporates a no-fail pastry dough and then fresh fruit.

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Summer Berry Crumb Bars

When there are so many types of berries available, you have to bake them. One great way to do that is in these Summer Berry Crumb Bars.

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Blackberry Zucchini Coffee Cake

I love zucchini bread and when I came across this recipe, I thought "I have to try it"! You've got zucchini in the batter. You've got

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Patsy's Banana Bread

My friend, Patsy, is a gem! She's a very fun golf buddy & the sweetest friend, she's an amazing mom, and she's a great cook!

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Coconut Apricot Granola

I recently posted a photo on Instagram that featured the lovely Dragonfruit, extolling it's anti-oxidant properties and delicious taste.

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Summer Fruit Crisp

Happy Labor Day! While this typically signifies the end of summer, there is no way I can let this weekend go by without one last plug for

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Simple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sometimes there’s a recipe that jumps out at you. It could be the pretty photo attached to it (can you tell that I love photos?) or it

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Pull-Apart Apple Fritter Bread

With the holidays rapidly approaching, and friends & family coming to visit, I love to have breakfast goodies to offer up.

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Blackberry-Buttermilk Muffin Cakes

While perusing the wonderful new cookbook by Joanne Chang called Pastry Love, I found this recipe that called for ingredients that I already

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No-Churn Mixed Berry Soft-Serve

It's getting hot hot hot! It's expected to get to 105°F here in Arizona this week. What happened to Spring?

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Fresh Raspberry Tart

It's almost Valentine's Day and what better way to tell your sweetie that you adore them, than with this Fresh Raspberry Tart!

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Grapefruit Poppyseed Loaf

In Arizona, we are fortunate to have citrus readily available...actually, in my own backyard! I have lemons, oranges, limes and ruby...

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Cold Candied Oranges

My father, of blessed memory, had peculiar culinary tastes. He was quite a gourmand, especially in his day. We never knew if we were...

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Lemon Tea Cakes

You may not be able to be with your friends and family right now, but nothing says you can't drop off a special little package to their...

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Apple Crostadas

Since apple season will be ending soon, I wanted to enjoy some baked apple desserts. I found an interesting recipe from Dorie Greenspan...

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Mango Cheesecake

When I think about a special dessert, cheesecake often-times comes to mind. There is something so luscious and rich about it.

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Apricot Basil Shortbread Cookies

It's hard not to love a flower-shaped cookie, especially one this tasty!

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Baked Cherry Donuts

What happens when it's National Donut Day and it's cherry season? Hmmm...Baked Cherry Donuts, of course!

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Lemon Scones

Making scones is a very easy task. I know that for many, baking is daunting, precise, stressful, and so why do it?

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Sharing recipes & entertaining tips

Crisp Apple Crisp

Lemon Poppyseed Donuts

Fig, Caramel & Pecan Babka

Blood Orange Yogurt Cake

Peach Crumble

Late Summer Plum Galette

Summer Berry Crumb Bars

Blackberry Zucchini Coffee Cake

Patsy's Banana Bread

Coconut Apricot Granola

Summer Fruit Crisp

Simple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Pull-Apart Apple Fritter Bread

Blackberry-Buttermilk Muffin Cakes

No-Churn Mixed Berry Soft-Serve

Fresh Raspberry Tart

Grapefruit Poppyseed Loaf

Cold Candied Oranges

Lemon Tea Cakes

Apple Crostadas

Mango Cheesecake

Apricot Basil Shortbread Cookies

Baked Cherry Donuts

Lemon Scones

Halloween Witch Fingers

Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chicken Parmesan

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Halloween Witch Fingers

Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chicken Parmesan

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